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Hertfordshire County Council agrees to increase allowances for councillors
Allowances paid to county councillors are to increase by 3.96 per cent, after being agreed by a meeting of the county council. The increase – which is reported to be consistent with the percentage increase awarded to local government staff earning
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Stevenage shoplifter jailed after stealing £1,500 worth of goods
A shoplifter from Stevenage has been jailed after stealing more than £1,500 worth of goods from stores across the town. Daniel Breckenridge, of The Chace in Broadwater, was sentenced to 30 weeks behind bars after appearing at Hatfield Magistrates
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'Urgent repairs' as landslip affects line between Stevenage and Alexandra Palace
"Urgent repairs" are set to cause disruption on the train line between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage, following a landslip. The line towards Stevenage via Hertford North will be blocked later tonight (Thursday, February 15) into tomorrow (Friday
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'If Boro Bear could time travel ...': New competition for kids launched
Where do you reckon Boro Bear would go if he could time travel? Stevenage FC Foundation is asking children to answer just that question by letting their imaginations run wild in their latest short story-writing competition, Boro Bear's Book Club
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North Herts & Stevenage CVS to hold thank you lunch in Letchworth
Our 18-month-long ‘All About Us’ campaign, in partnership with Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation and North Herts Council, is reaching another breakthrough this month, with a lunch to develop a practical toolkit addressing the issues identified
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Pirton's England footballer who wrote himself into the history books
Have you ever heard of Fred Titmuss? No, not the acclaimed England cricketer, but the record-setting England footballer from Pirton. Our Fred Titmuss was born in the village on February 15, 1895, and would go on to set an England record that
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PICTURED: Crowds gather for 'fabulous' Letchworth Pancake Race
Crowds gathered in Letchworth town centre on Shrove Tuesday for the second annual Pancake Race. The event, organised by Letchworth BID, took place in Leys Square from 11am on Pancake Day, Tuesday, February 13. Pans and pancakes were provided
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Steve Evans was wanted by other clubs but new Stevenage contract makes him very happy
Steve Evans revealed that talks over a new deal gathered more speed after other clubs came sniffing for his services. The 61-year-old signed a new contract with League One Stevenage, keeping him at the Lamex until June 2026. But, as with any
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Stevenage man arrested for drug driving
A man from Stevenage has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving. The 21-year-old was spotted by neighbourhood police officers in Grace Way yesterday morning (Wednesday, February 14). According to a spokesperson for Hertfordshire police,
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Emergency services rush to fire at Graveley pub
All three emergency services were called out overnight to deal with a fire at a pub in Graveley. The Fire and Rescue Service received a call at 10.22pm yesterday (Wednesday, February 14) to reports of a tumble dryer on fire at the George and Dragon
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Hitchin recycling centre finally speaks after second fire in two months
A Hitchin recycling centre has finally spoken after a second fire in as many months at the site. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the Nationwide Metal Centre in Cadwell Lane at 11.50pm on February 7 following reports of a fire
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Steve Evans extends Stevenage stay after signing new contract
Steve Evans has silenced any whispers about job offers elsewhere by signing a new contract at Stevenage. He put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him at the club until June 2026. His success with Boro had lead to unconfirmed whispers that
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For a night of fun join Citizens Advice North Herts' fundraising quiz
If you are ready for a night of fun, then it’s time to get your team together and join Citizens Advice North Herts (CANH) for our FUN-draising general knowledge quiz. It’s taking place on Saturday, March 16 at St Paul’s Church Hall, Pixmore Way
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Athletics round-up: Six-digit milestone at Stevenage Parkrun
There was a big parkrun milestone in Stevenage and plenty more besides as running clubs continued their exertions. The 5k, Saturday morning effort round Fairlands Valley Park recorded its 100,000th finisher since its inception in 2016. Isabel
